About Sands

Who we are

Sands is a miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death charity. Our volunteers operate across Australia, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby; working to improve the care bereaved parents receive from healthcare professionals and breaking the silence and taboo of baby death in today's society.
Sands volunteers offers a real sense of understanding and hope; they too have been through the devastating loss of a baby.
An estimated one in four pregnancies (103,000) ends in miscarriage in Australia each year, while approximately 3,000 babies are either stillborn or die in the first 28 days after birth. Despite the fact that the death of a baby affects so many Australians, it remains a topic that is rarely spoken about in public.

What we do

Support

We provide around the clock support for bereaved parents through our 24/7 telephone support line, email, local support groups and live online chat.

Information

We provide vital information to bereaved parents following the death of a baby. We also offer real life stories from other parents and our wider community.

Education

We provide support and training for healthcare professionals and funeral home directors to ensure bereaved parents are treated with appropriate empathy and care.